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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
THE TWO DIPLOMATS.
THORNTON ARD BRAITHwATrE Ex.
PEcTED HERE TODAY.
4 Letter from Them TO ths Governor
Preparations Of the Legislative
Committee.

The legislative debt committee ap-
pointed TO confer with Messrs. Thorn
ton and Braithwaite were in session for
an hour or more yesterday morning at
the Allen house. They have used the
utmost diligence in preparing the sta
tistical information that will be needed
in the coming conference, and are now
pretty well equipped As matter of
fact no time has been lost by the delay
in the arrival here of the representa-
tives of the foreign bondholders, as the
interval has been utilized in collecting
data, without which clear understand
ing of the debt never could be reached.
There is q feeling among members
Of the General Assembly that the, con-
ference will pave the way to a settle.
ment. The special telegram from New
York published in this paper yesterday
was all the talk at the Capitol, and was
regarded by members as very clever
and readable production, but it is be-
heved TO rest upon very unsubstantial
foundation.
There is talk now that while the for
eign bondholders viii probably decline
TO accede to the terms of the Riddle
berger bill, they would not refuse to
take fifty-year bonds for their undi-
minished principal, say S31, 900, 900, at
, per cent. interest. Every PROPOSE
ton broached as likely to receive the
assent of the creditors includes tax
receivable coupon.
What are the views of tue committee
on this subject Of bond and interest
the Dispatch does not pretend to say
more than this : that nothing will ever
induce them to agree to recommend
anything that will involve an increase of
taxation. Already two or more coun-
ties have said to their representatives
that they are authorized to vote for any
settlement they please, only provided
that nothing is done which will impose
upon them--the people--a heavier rate
of taxation than at present.
LETTER FROM THORNTON AND BRAITH-
WAITE.
The following was sent to both houses
of the General Assembly yesterday
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, J
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Va, April q, 1887.
To the Legislature
have the honor to Communicate for
your information the following letter.
FIrzHUGH LEE.
The letter referred to reads:
NRw YoRK, April "a, 1887.
Sir: We have the honor to inform
your Excellency that we, having been
appointed the commissioners to confer
with the commission appointed by the
State of Virginia on the subject of the
State dobt, have this day arrived at
New York, and that we propose to pro-
ceed to Richmond on Thursday next,
April 2Sth, when we hope TO have the
honor of waiting on your Excellency,
and shall be prepared then to make
arrangements for proceeding with the
business Of the commission. We have
the honor to be, sir, your Excellencys
humble servants,
EDWARD THORNTON,
$. n. BRAuHwAITE.
Ills ErcCUcncy General Ftzhugh
Lee, GoUerR0r Of the Statc'Of Vw-
0inid.
Ordered to be printed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
,e amount now required by law for

the amount now required by law Tor
licenses.
The rules we're suspended aud the
resolution placed on the calendar.
subsequently similar resolution
from the Senate came to the House for
concurrence.
Mr.. Fulkerson, of Washington,
thought il would cause a great deal OF
inconvenience to merchants to pay two
licenses in one year, and favored send
ing the resolution TO committee.
Mr.. Echols, of Augusta, said the
merchants OF the State expected the
Legislature TO pass such measure
either to-day or tomorrow.
The rules we're suspended and the
rceolution put on the calendar.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Tn regard to fences in the neighbor-
hood Of Newport News.
To amend the charter of the town OF
West Point with House amendments.
To amend the charter Of the Shenan-
doah-Valley Railroad Company.
To incorporate the James. River
Mineral Development Company.
To allow the Board Of Directors OF
the Central Lunatic Asylum to lease the
granite quarries on the lands belonging
TO said asylum.
To empower the Board OF Directors
Of the Central Lunatic Asylum to ope-
rate a railroad on lands belonging to
said asylum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
FIRST brigade star.

General Charles j. Anderson, com
mander of the First brigade, Virginia
volunteers. has made several appoint
ments to fill vacancies, and his staff
complete is as follows:
10. Lane Stern, lieutenant-colonel
and assistant inspector general OF Vir-
ginia.
John Fl. binneen, major and assist
ant inspector First brigade.
H. Melville Jackson, major and chap
lain.
Moses ID. Hoge, Jr., major and sur
geon.
William NJ. Evans, major and COM
missary.
Norman V. Randolph, MAJOR and
ordnance officer.
W. Miles Cary, major and quarter
master.
Henry c. Jones, captain Company
h. First regiment, and acting assistant
adjutant-general.
w. Fred. Pleasants and George
Bryan, captains and aidcs-dc-camp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
ANAvAL MARRIAGE.
NuptfaIs of AssisfaBt-Engineer
SchelI and MISS Miller.

St. James church was the scene of a
brilliant wedding yesterday afternoon.
At 4:3O o'clock. the hour appointed, a
great crowd filed the sacred edifce.
The ushers, bridesmaids, and grooms-
men going before, Miss Gay Warner
Miller, the bride, entered, leaning on
the arm of her father. AT the chancel
she was met by the groom, Assistant
Engineer Frank J. Schell. of the United
States navy. After the attendants had
formed in q crescent around the chan
eel the couple were made man and
wife by Rev. DR.. Peterkin, the pastor
of the church.
The bride and her maids were dressed
in white silk and carried large bou-
quets of flowers. The brides costume
was supplemented by ulleveil, which
was becomingly arranged about her
hair. The groom and groomsmen, all
of whom are naval officers, wore their
special full-dress blue uniforms, with
swords and epaulettes.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the residence OF the brides fa-
ther, No. II south Third street. The
bridal pair left on the evening train for
the North, where they will spend their
honeymoon. They will reside in An.
napolis, where the groom is stationed.
The following is list of the brides
maids Miss Helen Esther Baker, OF
Washington Miss Georgie Blanken-
ship, of Richmond Miss Emily Whit
tie, of Richmond; Miss Garrett. of
Louisa county, and Miss Ashley Miller
SISTER OF the bride). of Richmond.
Grcomsmen Ensign r. c. Smith,
of Annapolis (best mani; Ensign H. S.
Knapp, of Annapolis (; Assistant-Engi-
reer +. c. Beig, of Washington As
s;stant-EDgincer NJ. Bevington, Of
Washington, and Acknowledgment
W. S. Smith, of Richmond.
Ushers Messrs. James H. Ander-
son, W. Talley, Charles Crenshaw,
Sherard Tabb, William W. Archer,
and Alien Miller.
The bride, who is beautiful young
lady, is q daughter of W. G. Miller,
ESQ, tobacconist. in her marriage
Richmond society loses one Of Its most
valued members.
MR. PERKINS AND MISS WARD.
Yesterday morning Mr.. William Fl.
Perkins, Jr, and Miss Harriet Ward
were married. The ceremony was n
cuiet one and was performed at the
residence of the brides mother, Mrs.
G. II. Ward, No, 2l5 east Main street,
by Rev. II. NJ. Jackson. of Grace
church.
Nj Perkins for a number of years
has been in the cigar-manufacturing
business here. After their bridal tour
he and his wife will live in Boston, where
Mr.. Perkins proposes engaging in busi-
ness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
THEY. VI. q. A. BUiLDING.
Wr. Moody VIII Not be Here ri the
Dedicafory Ceremonies.

Mr.. H. NJ. Clarke, general secretary
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, has returned from trip to Chica-
90, where he saw Rev. ID. L. Moody, the
noted evangelist, and tried TO prevail
on him to he present at the dedication
of the new Young Mems Christian AS
sociation hall, which will take place
about May 10th. a
Mr.. Moody, some time ago, wrote to
Rev. DIR. Eoge saying that he was en-
gagged in work iii Chicago the i'm
portance OF which forbade him coming.
10 Mr.. Clarke Mr.. Moody expressed a
great desire TO be present, but said that
nnder the circumstances he cannot
leave, even for a brief visit, the field in
which he is laboring.
This announcement will be received
with general regret.
MIR. Moody was the originator OF the
scheme for raising funds for the cree
ton of this building While here in
January, 1885, he gave dinner at
Ford's Hotel, to which about fourteen
businessmen were invited. Before
going to dinner he, in a three minutes
talk, presented the needs of such a
building, and large amount was sub
scribed upon the spot, Mr.. Moody as
suming the responsibility of raising
u 900 himself. Mr.. Moody devotes
much of his time to association work.
to which he is very much attached, and
il has always been thought peculiarly
sitting that he should be present, if
possible, when the new building is dedi-
Gated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
IN THE CROOKED BUSINESS.
A Solicitor Gets I'm Troubie-Oiher
PoItee-Court Cases.

4 young white man named George
Riley was before the Police Court yes
terday morning on the charge Of being
suspicious character. The accused,
who is apparently not more than twen-
ty-fve years old, and not n bad-looking
man, appeared without counsel. The
evidence against him was conclusive,
and he admitted that he was engaged
in the " crooked BUSINESS and offered
10 return to all the subscribers the
money he had collected from them.
It appears that for the past three
weeks or more Riley has been in the
city soliciting subscribers to The Golden
ArgoSy, published in Portland, Me-,
and rs an inducement he agreed to fur
nish each subscriber not only with
the paper, worth 81 year, but with
eighteen pretty chromos handsomely
framed in heavy gilt moulding that re-
tails for fifty cents per foot The fell
low did thriving business, and told
his customers that they would receive
their paper and pictures in week or
ten days. Three weeks having elapsed
some of the Butchertown patrons be-
came uneasy about their dollar and
laid their complaint before Chief-of-
Police Poe. An investigation led TO
Riley's arrest ut the st. Charles Hotel,
and in his possession was found the
stubs of several receipt books contain
ing the names of persons from whom he
has received the money and $3.50 in
money. The receipts were on printed
forms. Being unable to give the re-
quired bond of 5000 for twelve months
Riley was committed to jail in default.
OTHER CASES.
Fannie Pegram (colored), cursing,
abusing, and threatening TO assault Ra-
chel Coleman. Dismissed Oh payment
of costs.
Joseph Purdy, Peter Cunningham,
John Heter, and Richard Dunn, tramps.
Ordered to leave town in twenty-four
hours.
Jack yenablc (colored), drunk and
disorderly on the street. Fined S2.50
and costs.
Martha Washington (colored), drunk
and disorderly on the street and break
ing the glass in the door of Rocco
Grill0. Fined s. and costs.
Margaret Morris (colored), drunk and
disorderly on the street. Fined $3.50
and costs.
Margaret Hatcher, drunk. Fined
-. 80 and costs.
Edward Lee (colored). assaulting and
beating Bette Lee. Fined $3.50 and
costs.
James Hill (co!ored), person of un-
sound mind. Dismissed.
Charles Flanagan, disorderly on the
premises of and breaking and iniuring
the furniture of Annie Carter. Con-
tinued until May 3D..
Thomas Pinhorn, drunk and being
guilty of improper conduct on the
street. Surety required for thirty
days in the sum Of 500.
Isaac Jacobs, trespassing on the
premises Of and destroying the proper
ty of and cursing and abusing Anna
McDonough. Fined s. Ond costs and
required TO give security for twelve
months in the sum of $500 Appeal
taken.
Jack Sheppard (colored), stealing
three gold rings from Frances Bern
hardt and being suspicious character
The evidence not being sufficient to
sustain the charge of larceny the case
was dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
Talk Of an Upset Bid.

1t was again rumored on the stree
Yesterday that an upset bid will b'
made in connection with the sale o
the Galleeo mills when the report o
the commissioners is made. Neithel
lIr. Todd, the purchaser, nor Mr.
TAYLOR, one OF the auctioneers, coulC
,-ive any information about the matter
The commissioners report recommend
ing that the sale be confirmed will sooi
e presented. II is stated that none o
G holders Of tine first-mortgage bond
# the company will make any effort t.
aerfere with the confirmation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
The Cusfom-House Here.

A question having arisen here IS to
when the custom house here was built,
a letter was written to the proper au-
thorities here, and the following an
swer obtained
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE SUPERVISING ARCHITECT,
April 26, 1887. \
Sir,-In response to your inquiry in
your letter of the 18th instant | have to
advise You that the Richmond custom
house was erected under legislation at
the first session of the Thirty.second
Congress, August 81, 1852, Volume 10,
Statutes at Large. The site was pur-
chased and payment made therefor in
1854, and operations were commenced
on the building in 1855, further appro-
priation having been made.
Respectfully yours,
M. T.. BELL,
Supervising Architect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
Mrs. ArseiI's Funeral.

The funeral services Of Mrs. Caroline
S. Arsell took place yesterday afternoon
at the Second Baptist church, OF which
for years she was a member. Rev. DIR.
I.andrum preached the sermon, and
dwelt at length upon the virtues of the
venerable lady whose life had been 50
blameless and pure.
The following gentlemen were pail
bearers: Messrs. j. b. Winston, j. b.
Wood, Thomas j. Starke, Richard
Adam, David A. Cardwell, A. Barga.
min. William II. Clemmitt, H. X. Ell,
h son, and John t. Sizer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
About Capsain Green's Prom otion

The Dispatch of yesterday, after
giving the action of the Terminal Board
taken at its meeting in New York on
Monday, said:
Nothing was said in General Lo-
gan's letter about the election OF gen.
eral manager Of the Danville road pro-
per. but il is presumed that Captain
v illiam H. Green, who has been the
Efficient general superintendent for
many years, viii be promoted to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
To pi.Iedgc ,hc rnemy.

when ittako. The torn Of disease Of the Rid
noys or bladder, Is task well nigh impossible
q accomplishment Renal and vC'icsl mala-
dies arc mere obstinate than any Others Coun-
tegsrt therefore, the earliest indications of inso-
uviiyo he many organs with Hoetcttcr's stom-
sch Bitteis, which possesses. among other excel
zen; Qualities, those Of an ericien, diurctic. The
dorree II stimulation apparent from Ia nse
rcacbos. bat never goes beyond the bounds Of
ssfciy. 10 inyscorates always, never irritates.
tgigLi'e iheeee. disbetos. cassuh Of the olad-
Der. orc diseases successfully comba.ed IN
no.r inciricncy with mis- benign medicinal
siimulani ard tonic. Desidcs reinforcing and
regulating tho kidreys and bladder, tho Bitters
b, . Tecinc fer fever ond aguo. constipation
fnd dyspepsia. ap sSThtw)saATu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
The Mutual Ltfe-fssuranee Com pa
nv Of New York

presents its annual statement for the
study Of the public. Its great size, its
tremendous progress are 50 entirely out
of the ordinary that one has TO stop 10
take his breath after contemplating the
large figures which go to make mp It's
annual statement.
Assets of one hundred ard fourteen
millions of dollars, an annual incomeof
over twenty-one millions, and q Al per
cent. surplus exceeding thirteen mil
lions, are sufficiently satisfactory with
out much comment and elsewhere in
this paper are published the details,
which are, perhaps, more eloquently
expressed in tabulated form than in any
other way, showing il 10 be the largest
financial institution in the world.
A full explanation Of the varions lib-
eral plans OF insurance, and of the great
advantages OF this institution, may DO
had by calling on the companys agent,
Mr.. Howard Swineford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac railroad will leave Elba station at
o'clock this morning 10 convey tho
invited guests from Richmond. These
are always charming occasions, and the
Majors hosts OF friends each year look
forward to their coming with great In
terest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
HAMPTON NORMAL SCHOOL

The joint resolution adopted by the
House just prior to the recess, and
communicated TO the Senate by special
message, TO foster, protect, and en-
courage the Hampton Normal School,
and pronouncing it unwise, &c, TO in
ierfcre with the charter of the institu-
ton. came mp on its adoption. This
resolution was recommended by the
special committee appointed at the last
session to investigate the charges pre-
icrred by the citizens of the Hampton
section that in many ways this insttu-
ton had violated its charter.
Mr.. Stubs made lucid explanation
Of the circumstances under which the
resolution was introduced, and highly
commended this institution as one of
the best of the kind in thisor any other
State The subject, after some discus
sion was passed by and made the spe-
cial order for Tuesday nextat o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

For ASsAIs-Mange, Distemper. Diar-
Ih0a, and Worms In dogs quickly cured.
Scratches, Sores, Calls, Bruises, Cuts, or
Wounds Of any kind quickly and permanently
heal ed by washing with the Fluid, DIR. HOuoB,
the distinguished Veterinary Surgeon. says;
II find Darbys Prophylactlc Fluid all tina, II l.
represented. As local applicstion believe
it 10 be without an equal" For Cole and
Scours IL actg Ike magic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
The Saiufc.Firer

A telegram in the Dispatch OF yes
terday stated that the Mr.. Wheeler APP
pointed TO a position as watehman in
the United States Treasury Department
was wounded at Richmond while firing
a salute in honor of the arrival of the
President That was an error. He was
wounded at Fredericksburg under the
circumstances stated.
The veteran wounded here is named
Montgomery, and the one killed here
was G. II. Jones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
Charged with AppropristiBg Jew.
eiry. Gc.

Yesterday Sergeant Thomas arrested
two colored girls, Jennie and Mary
Brooks, and Policeman Tiller laid hands
on Robert Walker (colored), and the
three were carried TO the Third station
and locked up on the charge Of enter.
ing the residence Of Rev. w. g.
Schaeffer last Sunday afternoon and
stealing therefrom sundry articles,
amounting in value to about S35. The
two girls were servants at the reverend
gentleman's house while Walker, who
has already served penitentiary term
for burglary, was seen on Mr.. Schsef-
fer's premises yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
Store 20 be Rein odeIlea.

The store occupied by Goddard 4
Moses, and owned by t. G. Williams,
Esq, is soon to be remodelled and en-
larged to meet the wants of this well.
known firm. Meanwhile they viii Sc
cure other quarters in the same neigh.
horhoOd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

The funeral OF Mrs. Margaret Kei-
lev, the mother of Hon. A. NJ. Kelley,
viii take place this morning at 0 o'clock
from the Cathedral, where requiem
mess will be sung. The remains then
viii be taken to Petersburg for inter-
nett.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
position, with headquarters in Rich

position, with headquarters in Rich
mopd."
In conversation with Dispatch re-
portey yesterday Captain Green said
that il such promotion is contem-
plated he has received no intimation OF
the fact. He receives oil Of his orders
from the general manager, and has
heard nothing whatever about his being
made general manager Of the Danville
Line, and he therefore has no reason
for believing that he will be assigned
to that position.
Notwithstanding, the rumor has been
quite general, and the paragraph
quoted was written upon the authority
Of one of the officers of the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
The Pavilion rh..tre.

"Monte Cristo" is the attraction at
the Pavilion Theatre this week. Two
performances are given daily. Miss
Carrie Stanley assumes the roles oi
Edmund Dantes, the Able, and the
Count OF Monte Cristo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

The Flournoy arrested in the First
market and before the Police Court on
Monday, 18th, was not s. p. Flournoy,
of the firm of Flournoy & Brother (;
nor is the Flournoy arrested in any
way related to 5. u. Flournoy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
The Great auction sale

of China, Crockery, Glassware, and
Housefurnishing Goods continues TO-
day, Friday, and Saturday at 10,
o'clock each day. Every housekeeper
should attend. II. II. WALLACE,
at 406 east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

makes very delicious and nourishine driak
II Is particularly adapted for persons Of vcak
digestion, differing therein from all other 90
coas in the market In half-pound and ave
pound cases. Kept by all druggists and gro
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
WORK AFTER RECESS
TIE LEGISLATURE HAkgBRiEG
AWAY AGAIN.
Action as 70 Licente. Taxes Judge Sta
pl6s- peht Committee Kendall
Cisim-Police Bill.

On the 9Th instant the General Bs-
scmbly took recess for three weeks.
This was done, in accordance with a
joint resolution previously adopted, to
await the arrival OF the commission
from the Council Of Foreign Bondhold-
crs appointed to confer here with the
Joint legislative committee with refer
ence TO the settlement of the State
debt. The twenty.one days expired at
l2 O'Clock noon yesterday, and at that
hour the two houses met in their re-
speciive halls in the Capitol building.
In no previous assembling Of the
chosen Representatives of the people of
this old Commonwealth was ever more
interest felt for it is considered that
npon the laws enacted at the remaining
portion of this extra session greatly
depends the future of the State as well
as the continued ascendancy Of the
Democratic party.
1heTe were many persons in the
galleries, not only politicians aud lob
byists, or residents Of our capital city,
but men from various sections of Vir-
einia, and quite a scattering of visitors
from other States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

To-day at his farm, Bullheld, in Han
over county, Major Thomas w. Dos
well viii have the annual spring trials
OF his stables before starting 10 the
spring races North. Aspecial train on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

Try our Floor-Paint. Quick to dry.
Beautiful color Delivered in any
part of the city. II. NJ. Shield 4 Co,
Druggists, Fifth and Marshall streets.
Phone. 145.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

OTTERBURS LrnIA .AsD MAGsKsrA wATsR
cures dyspepsia. corrects acidity Of the sto-
mach. aids digestion, stimulates the appetite.
and builds up the system. Five gallons for u
al SCHGH's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

PULL STOCK oF hRS's CALF coseRsss,
BUrTos. and LACE SHOES also. Prince Alberto
and strap Ties can be found az
HELLER & CO. y, si1 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28
AMENDMENT AGREED TO.

After the Journal of April 9Th, the
day on which recess was taken, had
been read, the Senate bill to incorpo-
rate the Aew-hiver Coal and Iron Com
pany, passed 10y the House with an
amendment, was taken up. The amend
mcnt, which was entirely unimportant,
was concurrcd III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-28

DO you suffer with corns ? II so, use
Excelsior Corn Salye, l5c. box. All
druggists. II. NJ. SHIELD & Co.,
Fifth and Marshall streets.